Senator MILNE
(Tasmania)
[4:13 PM]
—I indicate to the Senate that these bills are being introduced together. After debate on the motion for the second reading has been adjourned, I will be moving a motion to have the bills listed separately on the Notice Paper. I move:

That the following bills be introduced: A Bill for an Act to introduce an emissions intensity cap and building efficiency certificate trading scheme for non-residential buildings to provide an economic incentive for investment in energy efficiency, and for related purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 to support the greater commercialisation of renewable energy technologies, and for related purposes.

Question agreed to.

Senator MILNE
(Tasmania)
[4:13 PM]
—I present the bills and move:

That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time.